Charles Jensen Rainey, President of Heritage Turf Farms, was raised in Tifton, Georgia where he graduated from Tift County High School.  After high school, he attended Abraham Baldwin College where he lettered in varsity baseball and Mississippi State University where he studied Seed Technology.  Charles is married to the former Krista Dwozan, and they have two kids.  He is a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Georgia Sod Producers Association, and Southern Seed Association.  He enjoys hunting, playing golf, and spending time with his family.  Charles began working summers with his father and grandfather at Tifton Seed and Sod Farms in 1983.  “Looking back, I never realized how much I retained of what they taught me during those years until I started running my own company.  Having two men with so many years of experience that you can call upon whenever needed is truly a blessing.”  Soon after returning from Mississippi, Charles decided he would follow in their footsteps and purchased 1,000 acres in Dodge County in 2000.  Since then, the company has grown to 1,800 acres and as many as 25 employees during peak season.  “Everything we have accomplished has been made possible by the people I work with and our customers.  I give them all the credit.”

Michael Lee Peacock is currently the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing.  He received his Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sales and Sales Management from Georgia Southern University in 2001.  Lee joined the Heritage Turf Farms team in the summer of 2002.  He is in charge of wholesale sales, customer service, and advertising.  Lee is a member of First Baptist Church in Eastman, the Georgia Sod Producers Association, the Alabama Turfgrass Association, the Florida Turfgrass Association, the South Carolina Turfgrass Association, the Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, and the Southern Seed Association.  Lee recently celebrated his one year wedding anniversary in October.  He was born and raised in Dodge County, where Heritage Turf Farms is located.  When asked about his experience with Heritage Turf Farms, Lee said:  “The Lord has truly blessed me with an opportunity to utilize my education and experience while living in the community I grew up in, close to family and friends.  I couldn’t ask for a better situation or a better group of people to work with.  Heritage Turf Farms is a very close knit family.  Everyone here genuinely loves one another.  I hope that our success continues for years to come.”

Danny Glynn Solomon is currently the Vice-President of Operations.  Glynn joined Heritage Turf Farms in 2002 and now has 10 years of operation experience in the turfgrass industry.  After returning from a Spanish speaking mission through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he attended South Georgia College where he graduated with an Associates of Science Degree.  Glynn is married to LaTrice Solomon and together they have five daughters, ranging in age from 15 months to 13 years old.  When he is not working, he likes to relax and enjoy the great outdoors, including deer or turkey hunting, playing softball and hitting a round of golf.  Either work or play, Glynn is always at his best and that’s what makes him great at his job.  Here at Heritage Turf Farms, he is in charge of implementing production strategies, managing the base operations in Chauncey and overseeing the assistant at the Alamo operation.  He also speaks fluent Spanish, which is a great asset to the company and benefits in directing and communicating daily tasks among the twelve Spanish employees.  Glynn is a man of integrity and hard work, and expects nothing but the best from those he works with to ensure that our customers receive the best quality of sod that our company can provide.

Ashley Lynn Williams joined Heritage Turf Farms in July of 2001 after graduating from high school.  Born and raised in Dodge County, Ashley is currently enrolled at Middle Georgia College taking classes pertaining to Dental Hygiene with hopes to transfer to Middle Georgia Technical College in the near future.  She and her daughter Ivy are members of Grace Baptist Church in Eastman.  Ashley started serving Heritage Turf Farms, Inc. as a Logistics Coordinator/Sales Manager, but has been the Accounts Manager since August of 2005.  She implements accounts management strategies that relate to accounts payable and accounts receivable.  Ashley takes all Centipede grass seed orders from customers and arranges for shipment.  She also works closely with Peacock on sales strategies dealing with seed.  Ashley comments that “Heritage Turf Farms, Inc. has offered me a working environment that is not only stable, but feels like home.  I couldn’t ask for a better boss or staff members to spend every day with!  This is truly my second family.”

Clay Stanley Kirkley began his career with Heritage Turf Farms in August of 2005.  Clay was born and raised in Dodge County and is very familiar with the community and people.  He attended and graduated from Dodge County High School.  After high school, Clay continued his education at Middle Georgia College where he graduated with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.  After graduating from Middle Georgia College he attended Mercer University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Justice Studies.  After graduation Clay began to work with the Department of Juvenile Justice where he served as a Juvenile Probation Officer.  After working there for two years the opportunity at Heritage Turf Farms arose.  Clay applied and was hired.  Clay’s role with the company revolves full circle from the placement of orders all the way to delivery.  All trucking issues are directed to him.  Clay works closely with Glynn, the Vice President of Operation, on orders and number counts on a daily basis.  Clay also works closely with Lee on pricing and customer service, which is a priority at Heritage Turf Farms.  Clay is responsible for invoicing, scheduling, and routing all loads that leave the farm.  Clay is also an avid sportsman.  Growing up in a rural community has given him the opportunity to experience and appreciate the outdoors.  “Heritage Turf has been a very fulfilling experience for me.  The working atmosphere, while extremely professional, is some what relaxed.  We all come together as a team and get the job done.  I cannot think of a better group of people to work with.”